Two Angels Flying; verso: God the Father Seated in the Clouds and a Sketch of a Figure Flying 1720

Cosmas Damian Asam created this drawing, "Two Angels Flying," with red chalk on paper. The figures emerge from the paper's surface through delicate, linear strokes that define the angels' forms and flowing drapery. The composition emphasizes upward movement, enhancing the ethereal quality of the celestial beings. Asam's work reflects the Baroque period's interest in dynamic composition and emotional intensity. Here, line and form suggest movement and evoke a sense of spiritual ascension. The angels' soft, idealized features contrast with the more structured lines defining their wings and garments. The artist’s handling of line creates a visual rhythm, guiding the viewer's eye across the sheet, activating the space around the figures. Ultimately, this drawing's formal qualities—its dynamic composition and delicate lines—serve to convey a sense of otherworldly grace and movement, embodying the Baroque aesthetic's interest in capturing the ephemeral and the divine.